I started listening to country
music at the age of 6. Dad would often pick up country albums from the
US while away at sea and bring them home for me. Then he would tape me
singing my favourite songs on an old reel to reel. He made sure I was
brought up on the 'Giants' of country - Hank Snr, Jimmy Rodgers, Lefty
Frizzel!

I have to say that the turning
point in my life (and my singing) came when I first heard Merle Haggard.
He has been a massive influence on my career ever since. As I moved into
my teenage years I gained my education as a country singer by performing
in small bars and clubs in the North West ('paying my dues' as they say).

By the 1980s I had turned my attention
to the 'New Traditionalists' of country music. Three country musicians
and singers influenced the direction I decided to take in my songs and
live shows - Randy Travis, Alan Jackson and George Strait. These artists
in particular have taught me what real country is, what it should feel
like and what it should sound like.

After all these years the only
real music I have sang and listened to is country music. So where to go
and what to do with this? I continue to play the country music circuit
in the UK. A showcase at Fort San Antone, Great Birchwood Country Park,
Lytham in 2002 led to an offer of a record contract with TBS Enterprises
in Branson, Missouri from no less a man than Elvis's old drummer!

And a chance response to an advert
in 'Country Music International' led to a link up with Dave Gray and Billy
Frank aka New Frontier. I feel this is a turning point in my career. It's
a joy to be working with such talented musicians (thanks Ronny - Dave
and Billy). We are currently writing songs for a new CD - Wall of Sound
- to be released in 2002. Also watch this site for further info.